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Plenty of good-value wines still available at year’s...
John McDonald
6 months ago
Happy New Year! I hope all enjoyed a delightful Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa; ours was...
Wine experts point to stellar growing season in...
John McDonald
6 months ago
Best wishes to all for a Merry Christmas! For those with a few who are tough to gift, a quick trip...
Try gifting wine and other potent potables for the...
John McDonald
6 months ago
I erred in advising the good deals would disappear as Christmas and New Year’s holidays came closer...
Search out a good Tawny Port to accompany holiday...
John McDonald
7 months ago
Due to the conflagration in the Middle East, Happy Chanukah! was a bit difficult to write this year...
Now is the time to find special holiday wine
John McDonald
7 months ago
Hopefully, you had a wonderful holiday weekend. I have received several reminders from the Blood...
Move quickly to find 2023 Shenandoah Cup standout wines
John McDonald
7 months ago
Happy Tums or Brioschi Day. As I’ve typed previously, this week is usually big at chez McD...
New York wines are popular for good reason
John McDonald
7 months ago
Roger asked about New York state wines, which rank third in U.S. sales following California and...
White Burgundies that won’t break the bank are worth...
John McDonald
8 months ago
Long-timers know I often whine about pricing on White Burgundy wines, many of which reside in the $...
Let’s look at some turkey-friendly wines for holiday...
John McDonald
8 months ago
After writing up Cabs last week, I was reminded of another wine chef who has made her mark. How...
Find great deals on rich Cabernet wines for fall
John McDonald
8 months ago
Cool weather turned my thoughts to reds and the occasional great deals to be found on Napa Cabs...
Having many holiday wine choices means more fun sharing
John McDonald
9 months ago
Prepare for upcoming holidays with some sparklers. Prices will be rising soon. J Vineyards and...
Touting good QPR wine is useless if it’s not locally...
John McDonald
9 months ago
Beringer Vineyards in Napa is the longest continuously operating winery in California, about 140...
Lots of online resources help wine newbies learn the...
John McDonald
9 months ago
I received a lovely note from Natalie MacLean regarding my recent review of her book, “Wine Witch...
Explore winemakers and their stories to find gems
John McDonald
9 months ago
When I think of Zinfandel, Matt and Erin Cline come to mind. Matt has a storied winemaking career...
Rombauer gobbled up by Gallo
John McDonald
9 months ago
Another one bites the dust. I am saddened to learn that Rombauer, the maker of rich, buttery, old-...
Start looking for celebration wines now before...
John McDonald
10 months ago
As we edge into fall and the various holiday seasons are approaching, I’m starting to see ads for...
Recently tasted, affordable wine finds take the...
John McDonald
10 months ago
Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish New Year, starts at sundown, Friday, Sept. 15, and ends...
Looking beyond the favorites can be worthwhile
John McDonald
10 months ago
This week, let us explore a mixed selection of wines that are outside the scope of favorites. After...
South African winery’s history includes literary...
John McDonald
10 months ago
I sampled some whites from Klein Constantia in Western Cape, South Africa. KC dates to S. African...
Have fun experimenting with Sauvignon Blancs
John McDonald
11 months ago
If it goes with lemon, it goes with Sauvignon Blanc, so you can try using SB in place of lemon in...
Here’s a selection of good-value reds for all tastes
John McDonald
11 months ago
Welcome to August. A longtime reader, Ray, asked me for top-flight Zinfandel that wouldn’t break...
Let’s look at this summer’s great whites
John McDonald
11 months ago
The lovely warm weather, constant scary beach news and the rapid approach of “R” months and “arster...
Several local restaurants recognized for excellent...
John McDonald
11 months ago
Great news! Wine Spectator has just recognized two Delaware restaurants for their wine programs...
Yes, dear readers, affordable Cali Cabernet...
John McDonald
1 year ago
Happy Bastille Day and off with their heads, says the Red Queen. Thank you for the email this past...
Try this Rosé sparkler as a gentle rebound from the...
John McDonald
1 year ago
Let’s start with a sparkler: J Vineyards Brut Rosé NV, with 59% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay and 8%...
Buy U.S.-made wines to celebrate July Fourth
John McDonald
1 year ago
Independence Day is upon us, so let’s look for some appropriate bang-up choices to purchase made in...
Porch sippers rate well, won’t break the bank
John McDonald
1 year ago
Let’s start with a few info points. Galileo Galilei is known to most for astronomy, telescopes,...
As promised, here are some Pinot Noirs worth trying
John McDonald
1 year ago
According to its website, “Domaine Patrick Noël bottles only estate fruit, fermented exclusively...
Trying several wines from one producer can be...
John McDonald
1 year ago
While shopping, keep your eyes open for Tyler Santa Rita Hills Santa Barbara County offerings. I...
Let’s look at Napa Chardonnays from high to...
John McDonald
1 year ago
Is Sherry-Lehmann in trouble? In addition to owing $2.8 million in New York taxes, it was alleged...
Chardonnay reviews by request; more to come
John McDonald
1 year ago
Please be careful when dealing with companies that claim to buy and store expensive, rare or fine...
In case you haven’t noticed, wines are becoming more...
1 year ago
I sampled Montinore Estate L’Orange Pinot Gris 2018 and 2020 from Willamette, Ore., certified...
It’s not too late to select fine wines for first...
John McDonald
1 year ago
Happy Mother’s Day! A bit premature, but you still have a day or two to grab a great gift for your...
Winemakers (and their products) from near and far
John McDonald
1 year ago
Most who enjoy Barolo are familiar with the highly rated DOCG Paolo Scavino (not Enrico, who also...
Follow the winemaker and discover some overlooked gems
John McDonald
1 year ago
At a recent tasting of a range of Pine Ridge Vineyards Napa origination wines, most of which were...
Thinking ahead for suitable Mother’s Day wines
John McDonald
1 year ago
Mother's Day is approaching. Here are some food-friendly Chardonnays that won’t break the bank and...
Cabernet Sauvignons offer great value across range...
John McDonald
1 year ago
Favorably priced Cabs, anyone? The 2019 new-release Cabernet Sauvignon from 1881 Napa rivals the...
Easter dinner wine selections still offer many options
John McDonald
1 year ago
Happy Easter! Here are some Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon recommendations for last-minute...
Inexpensive, well-rated wine selections
John McDonald
1 year ago
Wine sales are continuing. If news of expected flooding when the Siera snowpack melts is accurate,...
A sampling of summer reds still showing good value
John McDonald
1 year ago
I am happy to report, sales are still on. Case buyers should be thinking summer BBQ reds. Louis...
Corned beef and wine? Yes, there are some good...
John McDonald
1 year ago
Sorry, I forgot to prompt you folks to buy colcannon ingredients, tatties, neeps and corned beef...
Early wine sales will soon be done; stock up now
John McDonald
1 year ago
The sales are still on. Here are more wines for the lamb, brisket, roasted beef and roast chicken...
Chile offers many affordable kosher Cabernet wines
John McDonald
1 year ago
I received several nice emails about last week’s column – thank you! Sam L. asked me to review...
Start shopping now to get primo Passover wines
John McDonald
1 year ago
Due to several requests from last year, I’m posting my Passover wine recommendations sooner. Most...
Find deals on Cabernet Sauvignon now; grilling time...
John McDonald
1 year ago
While sales are still running, let’s check out some Cabernet Sauvignons that will please your purse...
Pinot Noir wines include drink-nows and keepers
John McDonald
1 year ago
Have you been shopping, looking for the abundant great deals this season brings? Regular readers,...
For Easter and Passover, find red wines to go with lamb
John McDonald
1 year ago
Repeating last week's recommendation, there are many 10-20% discounts available for those who can...
You don’t have to pay a lot for superior Chardonnay
John McDonald
1 year ago
This week we’re looking into good QPR, top-quality Chardonnay. I don’t write much about Chardonnay...
SCOTUS backs off, so wine shipping rules are still...
John McDonald
1 year ago
Unfortunately for consumers, on Jan. 9, SCOTUS declined to hear a case that would affirm Granholm v...
Check out post-holiday wine sales before Valentine’s...
John McDonald
1 year ago
Heads up! With holiday season ending and Valentine’s Day five weeks off, it is time to lay in some...
Top-flight, affordable Cabernet Sauvignons are out...
John McDonald
1 year ago
Let’s get 2023 off to a great start with some delicious, top-rated, fairly priced, inexpensive...
A variety of wine choices to start your new year
John McDonald
1 year ago
Happy New Year! Wishing all of you the best in 2023: good health, success in your endeavors,...
Don’t pay big for celebrity wines; stick with the...
John McDonald
1 year ago
It is likely that by the time you get around to reading this, your holidays will have wound down...
Tasty toasters for celebrating plus some robust reds
John McDonald
1 year ago
I had the good fortune to sample some Billecart-Salmon Champagnes. Their top-line Cuvee Louis...
Fine wines for the holidays that won’t break the bank
John McDonald
1 year ago
Due to a happy calendar coincidence, Chanukah and Christmas occur during the same week. Other than...
Keep your wine shop pals happy this season with gift...
John McDonald
1 year ago
For those readers planning on parties, dinners, gifts for recipients who seem to have everything,...
Top-rated Red Burgundy wines can be found at...
John McDonald
1 year ago
Did all enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving holiday? I’m compiling my column on Sunday in an effort to help...
Give thanks for so many excellent wine choices
John McDonald
1 year ago
Best wishes to all for a wonderful Thanksgiving. Even with all the folderol and brouhaha, most of...
Sparklers to suit every taste and pocketbook
John McDonald
1 year ago
I took the 95-point Jeb Dunnock reminder for Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Napa Valley...
Buy special-occasion bubbly now before holiday price...
John McDonald
1 year ago
Serving the ravenous horde? Think case buying now. Typically, prices escalate as holidays approach...
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